Power Equipment

The design approach employed by ComNet™ for the modular C1PS power supply, provides for the elimination of a single-point failure in the event of a major fault within any module located within the chassis rack. This is accomplished through the use of automatic electronic current limiting within each rack-mountable module, rather than providing the current limiting within the power supply unit which supports the power requirements for equipment located within the rack. In nearly all competing designs,a major fault within a module, located within the chassis rack, results in the power supply unit going into a current limiting condition, and as a result, all of the modules within the rack shut down. The C1PS rack power supply design employed by ComNet eliminates this possibility, as only the faulty module shuts down, and the operation of the other modules within the rack continue unimpaired. This automatic current limiting feature is also self-resetting, should the fault or overload be of a temporary or intermittent condition. Furthermore, all modules located within the chassis rack are hot-swappable, so that it is not necessary to power-down the rack when removing or replacing modules.

The CopperLine CLESP provides surge protection for Ethernet connections operating under potentials of high surge resulting from conditions such as lighting strikes or power fluctuations. Protection is provided concurrent to the IEC EN55024 Immunity characteristics for continuous and transient, conducted and radiated disturbances, including electrostatic discharges (ESD). The CLESP requires the shield of the RJ-45 connectors to be connected to the chassis ground.

The ComNet™ CNGE1IPS is an industrial power over Ethernet (PoE+) midspan injection module that injects 56 VDC at 0.625 amperes to any network cable. Operating power and 10/100/1000T(X) Ethernet data are easily combined on one cable, eliminating the need to install additional power outlets and electrical cabling. The CNGE1IPS is fully compliant with the requirements of IEEE 802.3at for Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and features auto detection of powered devices (PDs). Transmission distances of up to 330 feet (100 meters) are supported, and this injector supplies operating power for all PDs drawing a maximum of 30 watts. The unit provides AC line and powered device over-voltage and short circuit protection. Ideally suited to fiber optic, wireless, or other networks where it may be difficult to furnish operating power to the PDs, the CNGE1IPS is a true plug-and-play product requiring no user configuration or other set-up.

The ComNet CNGE1IPSXXAC series consists of industrial Power over Ethernet midspan injection modules that inject 50-57 VDC at to any network cable. Operating power and 10/100/1000TX Ethernet data are easily combined on one cable, eliminating the need to install additional power outlets and electrical cabling. The CNGE1IPS95 is fully compliant with the requirements of IEEE 802.3at for Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and features auto detection of powered devices (PDs). Transmission distances of up to 328 feet (100 meters) are supported, and this injector supplies operating power for PDs drawing a maximum of 75 and/or 95 watts (model dependent). Ideally suited to fiber optic, wireless, or other networks where it may be difficult to furnish operating power to the PDs, the CNGE1IPSXXAC series offers a true plug-and-play product requiring no user configuration or other set-up.